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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Alex Anzalone (47) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A referee walks past New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton as he watches a replay of a touchdown call, which was overturned upon review, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Irv Smith in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Alexander Mattison (25) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) carries in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) passes in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) carries in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Austin Carr (80) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Nathan Meadors (44) pulls in an interception for a touchdown on a bobbled pass by New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) and New Orleans Saints defensive back Chris Banjo get into a scuffle in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. With rookie Alexander Mattison at the top of the candidate list and Ameer Abdullah returning after a late-season arrival last year, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for another running back to emerge as a reliable complement to Dalvin Cook. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Alex Anzalone (47) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans. With rookie Alexander Mattison at the top of the candidate list and Ameer Abdullah returning after a late-season arrival last year, the Minnesota Vikings are looking for another running back to emerge as a reliable complement to Dalvin Cook. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walks on the field in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Treadwell is likely closing in on the end of his lackluster tenure with the Vikings, three years after they drafted the wide receiver in the first round. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, in New Orleans. Cousins has spoken several times this offseason about how much better he needs to perform in order to change the perception that he can't win a big game. Atlanta plays at Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)